It projects a nuclear deterrent that potentially could be aimed at this country protecting interests beyond just its immediate area.

I would respectfully suggest... the sooner and better we can make those records systems completely interoperable and make the health care system completely seamless, the better it will be.

Is it true that the Guard will be receiving the A&L model aircraft?

Whatever the sacrifices that may be entailed in Afghanistan, and I believe they will be very few because American helicopters are available to perform the same mission, we should take action now.

Thank you very much.

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I'm somewhat disappointed to see... that both the Navy and the Marine Corps are reducing available funds.

Predictable and on time, which is what the submarine building program has been.

I think it's also commendable.

I wonder whether there have been changes in the systems providing for greater oversight and scrutiny.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Your responses are very reassuring and welcome. If there is anything that we can do to make possible full funding, I hope you'll let us know.

I commend them and I know that, General Dempsey, you have been instrumental in achieving them.

We have to constantly evaluate this. This is something that we're going to have to deal with for a very long period of time.

Does an alternative method exist for certifying the air worthiness of various Mi-17 helicopters that would avoid engagement with or dependence upon the Russian manufacturer?

Let the Russians sue us. Let them sue us in American courts, and they can have a taste of what American justice is.